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Boy, 16, dies after car carrying five teenagers crashes into tree

Boy, 16, dies after car carrying five teenagers crashes into tree

Police say a 17-year-old learner driver was behind the wheel in Port Stephens on Friday night and recorded a positive roadside breath test.

  • by Sarah McPhee

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Sea-change dreams: How far does a Sydney budget stretch along the coast?

Sea-change dreams: How far does a Sydney budget stretch along the coast?

For about the median house price in Sydney, many buyers in popular regional towns can get closer to the sand.

  • by Carmen Forward
A block of land called Hope: The fight to revive Walter Burley Griffin’s lost city

A block of land called Hope: The fight to revive Walter Burley Griffin’s lost city

The visionary architect dreamed of a New York City in Australia, but the site of his dream became a financial nightmare for many.

  • by Julie Power
Mystery holiday service lets others do the thinking for you: I let a stranger choose my holiday

Mystery holiday service lets others do the thinking for you: I let a stranger choose my holiday

Simply fill out a questionnaire on your available dates, timeframe, budget, food and activity preferences, then let the experts do the muck work.

  • by Kate Allman
Port Stephens, NSW things to do: Nine highlights

Port Stephens, NSW things to do: Nine highlights

Koalas in the treetops, camels on the sand dunes and amazing seafood - Port Stephens offers the unique and unforgettable.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Hidden gem, NSW: The phenomenal Stockton Sand Dunes are much more than a desert playground

Hidden gem, NSW: The phenomenal Stockton Sand Dunes are much more than a desert playground

Created tens of thousands of years ago, the otherworldly dunes are far more than a desert playground.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
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Anchorage hotel review, Port Stephens: A little bit of the Hamptons three hours from Sydney

Anchorage hotel review, Port Stephens: A little bit of the Hamptons three hours from Sydney

One of Port Stephens' premier resorts has put on a fresh face.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Bannisters Port Stephens hotel review: A waterside haven with terrific food

Bannisters Port Stephens hotel review: A waterside haven with terrific food

The highlights? The food, the food and the food. And did I mention the food?

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
What to do in Port Stephens in winter: Beaches, coffee, wine and whales

What to do in Port Stephens in winter: Beaches, coffee, wine and whales

The off-season proves an ideal time to explore this region.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat review, Port Stephens: Perfect summer escape away from the holiday crowds

Thou Walla Sunset Retreat review, Port Stephens: Perfect summer escape away from the holiday crowds

Camping goes to a whole new level at Port Stephens' Thou Walla Sunset Retreat.

  • by Caroline Gladstone
Crows Nest review, Nelson Bay, NSW: The best place to stay in the bay

Crows Nest review, Nelson Bay, NSW: The best place to stay in the bay

It's the only accommodation at the marina and the views are arguably the best in the bay.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes